2020 - Mearns & Company

The importance of diversification

The pandemic has highlighted the value of holding a well-diversified portfolio of investments. The Covid-19 pandemic has already taught us a great deal, from government

Should you leave DIY to the experts?

It seems like only yesterday that we emerged from our lockdown bunkers ready to face the world again. Some of us were sporting once-in-a-lifetime lockdown

Women’s state pension shortfall

More women should ask the Department for Work and Pensions to check their state pensions, according to former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb. Research from

ESG investment comes into its own

Taking a more principled approach to investing doesn’t mean you necessarily have to sacrifice returns. This year has been a rollercoaster ride for investors, with

Lockdown savings boost

A surprising number of people have picked up the savings habit in recent months as lockdown has curtailed opportunities to spend. How can this unexpected

Meet Neil Lindsay

Neil Lindsay, Head of Paraplanning at Mearns & Company, answers some questions about his career to date and life in general. What was your route

Summer Investment Forum 2020

On Thursday 30th July, we were delighted to host our online Summer Investment Forum. The subject of the forum was sustainable investing, and the presentation

National Savings hold off on rate cuts

National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has cancelled planned rate cuts on a number of its variable rate accounts, including its popular Premium Bonds, to help

Tax rises on the way?

The fallout from Covid-19 has created a large bill for the Government…which ultimately means the taxpayer. When the Chancellor launched the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme,

The kids are alright…

The first Child Trust Funds (CTFs) are due to mature this September, giving those who turn 18 in that month access to a useful nest

Can you afford to leave protection to chance?

The State benefit system has come under more intense scrutiny during the coronavirus pandemic, highlighting some of the most serious gaps. There is nothing quite

Time to review your drawdown plans

Many people may need to reduce the income they are taking from their drawdown pension funds in light of recent falls in the value of

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